New Orleans Royalty landed in the Big Apple, lead by the legendary Bo Dollis and The Wild Magnolias, joined by masters Glen David Andrews, Davell Crawford, and the Soul Rebels Brass Band. The evening started with a brass parade and second lining from the host Caribbean Culture Society to Damrosch Park!

An evening of spoken word was preceded by an afternoon of eclectic music in the grove: Niger-based band Etan Finatawa, Los Straitjackets with guest dancers the World Famous Pontani Sisters, and Asylum Street Spankers. The evening show included performances by Rod Harrison (as Lord Buckley), Steve Cuiffo (as Lenny Bruce), Melvin Van Peebles reciting a classic Shel Silverstein poem, and the inimitable Sandra Bernhard.

After sharing with her fans her musical dress "Audio Tutu," Nona Hendryx treated the fans with a full show. Opening for her was the Nicholas Leichter Dance ensemble, with their interpretation of "The Whiz."